Brazil – Brazilian Chamber approves new rules for labeling dairy and meat products

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The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill that prohibits the use of names of animal-origin products in plant-origin foods. The proposal now goes to the Senate for analysis.

The text establishes an exception for products whose names are already common or habitual, established by current traditional use, already incorporated into dietary habits, and that do not mislead the consumer about their nature, origin, or purpose.

The Bill 10556/18, drafted by the former deputy and current senator Tereza Cristina (PP-MS), was approved with the intervention of the rapporteur, deputy Rafael Simoes (União-MG).

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Panama – Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Social Development of the National Assembly sets deadline for proposals on food labeling projects

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The president of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Social Development of the National Assembly, Miguel Campos, announced that interested sectors will have until March 9 to send their proposed amendments to Bills 445 and 402, related to front labeling on food, via mail or in writing.

The Bill 445, presented by Deputy Campos, establishes front warning nutritional labeling to promote healthy decisions, while Bill 402, presented by Deputy Jairo Salazar, proposes the mandatory nutritional labeling on all food nationwide.

Panama – Ministry of Health supports front labeling bill for food

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The Minister of Health, Fernando Boyd Galindo, reiterated his support for the Front Warning Labeling Bill on food, with the aim of promoting healthy eating and protecting the health of the population.

He added that the Ministry of Health (MINSA in Spanish) should promote public policies that ensure the population has access to clear information about what they are eating.

“We are very aware and determined to ensure that the Panamanian people have better health; that we age healthily, without diseases or pathologies.” For this, it is necessary to exercise, maintain good nutrition, and know what we consume,” stated Boyd Galindo.

Panama – Technical Regulation DGNTI XX-2026 Food Technology. Dairy Products. Flavored Liquid Milk. Specifications.

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The General Directorate of Standards and Industrial Technology (DGNTI in Spanish) announces to interested parties a public consultation for a period of sixty (60) days on the Technical Regulation DGNTI XX-2026 Food Technology. Dairy Products. Flavored Liquid Milk. Specifications.

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Panama – Technical Regulation DGNTI XX-2026 Food Technology. Dairy Products. Mozzarella. Specifications

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The General Directorate of Standards and Industrial Technology (DGNTI in Spanish) announces to the interested parties a public consultation for a period of sixty (60) days regarding the Technical Regulation DGNTI XX-2026 Food Technology. Dairy Products. Mozzarella. Specifications.

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